Pondi Kalan - Jaisinghnagar, Shahdol

Pondi Kalan is a village situated in the Jaisinghnagar tehsil of Shahdol district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 50 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jaisinghnagar and around 95 km from the district headquarters in Shahdol. Pondikala serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pondi Kalan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pondi Kalan is 501027. The village covers a total geographical area of 1463.25 hectares and falls under the 484771 pincode. Beohari is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Pondi Kalan village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Beohari Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Sidhi Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Pondi Kalan

According to the 2011 Census, Pondi Kalan village had a total population of 4,123 people, including 2,095 males and 2,028 females, living in 1,019 households. The sex ratio was 968 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 61.19%, with male literacy at 71.14% and female literacy at 50.88%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 490, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 850.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Pondi Kalan

Pondi Kalan is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Pondi Kalan

Pondi Kalan is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bara, while the nearest airport is Satna Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 68.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Beohari to Pondi Kalan is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Shahdol to Pondi Kalan is about 95 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pondi Kalan

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Pondi Kalan village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Pondi Kalan

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Pondi Kalan village are given below:

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